US Bridges

C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000008425

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-11-585
CrossesBr to Thicketty Ck
Location7.5 MI SW Gaffney
RouteCounty Highway 585
Coordinates35.00611, -81.75583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C-11-585 over Br to Thicketty Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.